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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.49, 1,436.54 and 852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.49, 1,436.54 and 852.68 is: 1,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.49 : 1,436.54 = 852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.49/1,436.54 = 852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.49x = 1,436.54 × 852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.49x = 1,224,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,908.93/1,039.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.37

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